craft beer

Beer. You’d struggle to find a more widely accepted national beverage as this simple combination of hops, yeast, water and grain. And as usual, for Australia, we punch well above our weight on the international stage. The output and changing face of the brewing landscape in this country is not steeped in the history that other nations have, but again reflects the famed characteristics of hard work, invention, perseverance and just having a crack. Even the casual beer drinkers will notice the changing trend over the past 10-15 years. Of

Manly conjures up many different images to many people. If you’re a Sydneysider, you’re probably drawn on territorial battlelines – either loving God’s country or being wary of the weirdos from the insular peninsula. If you’re from elsewhere you are likely either aware of Manly due to the surf or because of Home & Away. You should now know it for an excellent brewery: 4 Pines. Named after some of the ubiquitous trees lining the beach promenade, there’s a lot to like about this young upstart – though, to be

Beer. As a cultural crutch and a social lubricant, there is no more popular beverage in Australia. Actually, there’s probably no more popular alcoholic beverage around the world in that sense. The difference in regions and tastes is as dramatic across Australia as it is across Europe and the Americas. Sharing stories with locals about their national beers is an easy way to make new friends in a foreign country. And what better way to encourage more social drinking than with an app? Well, let’s crack a keg and talk

Do you know your pilsners from your lagers, your IPAs from your stouts and all the amber-liquid goodness in between – and most of all, hate the big breweries’ lack of decent drops? Turns out you’re not alone. Coinciding with Good Food Month, Sydney Craft Beer Week 2015 gives hipsters and craft beer lovers the chance to get up close and personal with their favourite independent breweries across a range of events in Sydney’s pubs. Last night, the festival kicked off at an opening gala at the Sydney Portuguese Community Club,

About Plate + Plane

He likes to watch a local football match and drink the local beer.
She’s happy taking photographs.
Together, they’re plate and plane – a beard and a broad based in Sydney, who love to eat great food and trek the roads of the world.
When they’re not gallivanting around the world, they’re exploring the streets of Sydney, seeking out the best deals and adventures. They’re not fussy, or pretentious; they’re just on the lookout for what tastes good, whether it’s pub grub with a side of craft beer, or a bit of cheeky fine dining. If it looks good on a plate – well, that’s even better!
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He likes to watch a local football match and drink the local beer.
She’s happy taking photographs.
Together, they’re plate and plane – a beard and a broad based in Sydney, who love to eat great food and trek the roads of the world.